B. Oyelami, I. Ogunbayo, Effa Enya, Peace Aburime, Adetola Oyegbile, A. Adekoya, O. Akano, U. G. Osadebamwen, Olubusayo Olorunkoya
The study examined enterprise profitability among agricultural equipment fabricators. It was conducted in Oyo State, Nigeria using a multistage sampling procedure to select the 48 respondents from whom data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Percentage was used to analyse the socioeconomic and enterprise characteristics of the respondents, while gross margin analysis was used to determine the profitability of the enterprise. A linear regression model was used to ascertain the drivers of enterprise profitability among respondents. Findings revealed that over half (54.4%) of the fabricators produced processing equipment, while fewer (28.2%) produced farm tools. Most of the fabricators operated with a mean workshop space of 1.3 m2. The gross margin analysis showed a total revenue of N95,302,900 exceeding the total cost of production (N20,374,205), indicating (N74,928,695) profitability of their enterprise with an N3.68 return on investment per Naira. Fabrication being a secondary occupation (β=0.340), and business registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (β=0.473) significantly influenced profitability among the respondents. This study recommends regulating the fabrication sector through policies, ensuring that fabricators register their outfits with designated statutory bodies to significantly enhance the standardization of outputs and increase the units of production, hence, improving the profitability of the enterprise.
{"title":"Determinants of Profitability Among Agricultural Equipment Fabricators in Oyo State, Nigeria","authors":"B. Oyelami, I. Ogunbayo, Effa Enya, Peace Aburime, Adetola Oyegbile, A. Adekoya, O. Akano, U. G. Osadebamwen, Olubusayo Olorunkoya","doi":"10.4314/jae.v28i1.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/jae.v28i1.7","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined enterprise profitability among agricultural equipment fabricators. It was conducted in Oyo State, Nigeria using a multistage sampling procedure to select the 48 respondents from whom data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Percentage was used to analyse the socioeconomic and enterprise characteristics of the respondents, while gross margin analysis was used to determine the profitability of the enterprise. A linear regression model was used to ascertain the drivers of enterprise profitability among respondents. Findings revealed that over half (54.4%) of the fabricators produced processing equipment, while fewer (28.2%) produced farm tools. Most of the fabricators operated with a mean workshop space of 1.3 m2. The gross margin analysis showed a total revenue of N95,302,900 exceeding the total cost of production (N20,374,205), indicating (N74,928,695) profitability of their enterprise with an N3.68 return on investment per Naira. Fabrication being a secondary occupation (β=0.340), and business registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (β=0.473) significantly influenced profitability among the respondents. This study recommends regulating the fabrication sector through policies, ensuring that fabricators register their outfits with designated statutory bodies to significantly enhance the standardization of outputs and increase the units of production, hence, improving the profitability of the enterprise.","PeriodicalId":43669,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140510714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ibrahim Tafida, Timdir Vondun Bulus, Buhari Nazifi
This study examined strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats within the extensionservice delivery in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The total population (130) of extension agents was used for the study. A structured questionnaire and focus group discussion schedule were used to elicit information. Percentages, and mean were used to analyse the data collected. The findings showed Insecurity, high farmer-to-extension agent ratio and inadequate training facilities as challenging factors that affect extension service delivery. The study concluded that extension service delivery was highly ineffective because of the low extension-farmer ratioand low motivation among the agents. It is recommended that the government employ more extension agents to reduce the possible imbalance in extension service delivery to farmers.
{"title":"Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats to Extension Service Delivery in Kaduna State, Nigeria","authors":"Ibrahim Tafida, Timdir Vondun Bulus, Buhari Nazifi","doi":"10.4314/jae.v28i1.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/jae.v28i1.4","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats within the extensionservice delivery in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The total population (130) of extension agents was used for the study. A structured questionnaire and focus group discussion schedule were used to elicit information. Percentages, and mean were used to analyse the data collected. The findings showed Insecurity, high farmer-to-extension agent ratio and inadequate training facilities as challenging factors that affect extension service delivery. The study concluded that extension service delivery was highly ineffective because of the low extension-farmer ratioand low motivation among the agents. It is recommended that the government employ more extension agents to reduce the possible imbalance in extension service delivery to farmers.","PeriodicalId":43669,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140511036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study investigated the adoption characteristics of improved rice variety among rice farmers in the Kindia region of Guinea. A Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 180 rice farmers and a well-structured interview guide was used to elicit information from the respondents. Data were analysed using percentages, mean statistics, standard deviation and Chi-square. The most adopted rice variety was CK 90 (86.6%). Factors influencing the adoption of improved rice varieties were market channels (84.9%), membership of associations (91.7%) and contact with extension personnel (85.5%). Most (97.2%) rice farmers knew about growing improved rice varieties. Most (66.1%) of the respondents had a favourable attitude towards growing improved rice variety but faced constraints like insufficient loan ( = 2.89), weed infestation ( = 2.37), storage losses ( = 2.19) and low extension activities ( = 2.11). The adoption characteristics of respondents were good (88.3%) with economic characteristics having the highest mean ( =2.71). Educational qualification was significantly related (χ2 =1.149) to the adoption characteristics of improved variety. Efforts should be made by research institutes to ensure increased access of rice farmers to improved seed varieties with attractive characteristics which could aid its adoption and ensure food security in Guinea.
本研究调查了几内亚金迪亚地区稻农采用改良水稻品种的特点。研究采用多阶段抽样程序选取了 180 名稻农，并使用结构合理的访谈指南向受访者收集信息。数据采用百分比、平均统计量、标准差和卡方进行分析。 采用最多的水稻品种是 CK 90（86.6%）。 影响采用改良水稻品种的因素包括市场渠道（84.9%）、协会会员资格（91.7%）和与推广人员的接触（85.5%）。 大多数稻农（97.2%）知道种植改良水稻品种。大多数受访者（66.1%）对种植改良水稻品种持积极态度，但面临贷款不足（=2.89）、杂草丛生（=2.37）、储存损失（=2.19）和推广活动少（=2.11）等制约因素。受访者的采用特征良好（88.3%），其中经济特征的平均值最高（=2.71）。学历与改良品种的采用特征明显相关（χ2 =1.149）。研究机构应努力确保水稻种植者有更多机会获得具有吸引力特征的改良品种，这将有助于改良品种的采用并确保几内亚的粮食安全。
{"title":"Adoption of Improved Varieties among Rice Farmers in the Kindia Region of Guinea","authors":"O. Adeleke, O. Fadairo, Mohamed Lamine Fod Camara","doi":"10.4314/jae.v28i1.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/jae.v28i1.6","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated the adoption characteristics of improved rice variety among rice farmers in the Kindia region of Guinea. A Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 180 rice farmers and a well-structured interview guide was used to elicit information from the respondents. Data were analysed using percentages, mean statistics, standard deviation and Chi-square. The most adopted rice variety was CK 90 (86.6%). Factors influencing the adoption of improved rice varieties were market channels (84.9%), membership of associations (91.7%) and contact with extension personnel (85.5%). Most (97.2%) rice farmers knew about growing improved rice varieties. Most (66.1%) of the respondents had a favourable attitude towards growing improved rice variety but faced constraints like insufficient loan ( = 2.89), weed infestation ( = 2.37), storage losses ( = 2.19) and low extension activities ( = 2.11). The adoption characteristics of respondents were good (88.3%) with economic characteristics having the highest mean ( =2.71). Educational qualification was significantly related (χ2 =1.149) to the adoption characteristics of improved variety. Efforts should be made by research institutes to ensure increased access of rice farmers to improved seed varieties with attractive characteristics which could aid its adoption and ensure food security in Guinea.","PeriodicalId":43669,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140511252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The study examined livelihood diversification among rural farmworker households in Edo State. Ninety-six respondents provided data through the questionnaires which were analysed using percentages, the mean, chi-square, and the Cochran test. A sizable portion of respondents (24.0%) fell between the ages of 24 and 35, with a mean age of 50, and were predominately male (83.3%). Farming (100.0%) and small-scale commerce (78.0%) predominate among the livelihood possibilities for farmworker households, with a high percentage having a senior secondary school diploma (48.0%t). Lack of access to credit was the biggest obstacle to diversifying sources of income ( = 83.0). Rural farmworker households diversified their sources of income. The findings advocate for the involvement of relevant organisations in facilitating credit and loan facilities for smallholder farmworkers to boost their output and income, which may impact their degree of diversification and raise their standard of living.
{"title":"Livelihood Diversification among Rural Farmworker Households in Edo State, Nigeria","authors":"N. Belonwu, H. Moseri, C. Umeri, G. Nwabeze","doi":"10.4314/jae.v28i1.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/jae.v28i1.2","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined livelihood diversification among rural farmworker households in Edo State. Ninety-six respondents provided data through the questionnaires which were analysed using percentages, the mean, chi-square, and the Cochran test. A sizable portion of respondents (24.0%) fell between the ages of 24 and 35, with a mean age of 50, and were predominately male (83.3%). Farming (100.0%) and small-scale commerce (78.0%) predominate among the livelihood possibilities for farmworker households, with a high percentage having a senior secondary school diploma (48.0%t). Lack of access to credit was the biggest obstacle to diversifying sources of income ( = 83.0). Rural farmworker households diversified their sources of income. The findings advocate for the involvement of relevant organisations in facilitating credit and loan facilities for smallholder farmworkers to boost their output and income, which may impact their degree of diversification and raise their standard of living. \u0000 \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":43669,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140510790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violet Amarachukwu Ohagwu, Esther. N Chukwu, Onyeka Onwubalili, C. E. Nwobodo, R. Ozioko, O. I. Nnadi
The study assessed gender roles in the production of African black beans (akidi) in Southeast Nigeria. Specifically, it addressed the socio-economic characteristics of the farmers, agronomic practices, gender roles, constraints, and strategies for improving the production of African black beans (ABB). A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 192 ABB farmers for the study. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview schedule. Data were analysed using percentage and mean statistics. Results revealed that the average age of female and male respondents was about 44 and 41 years, respectively. Men, women and youths played complementary roles in various operations in ABB production. Men (37.5%, 32.8%, 32.8% and 13.5%) and youths (32.8%, 33.9%, 34.9% and 10.9%) dominated heavy labour operations like land clearing, ploughing, harrowing and fertilizer application, respectively, while women (60.4%, 53.1%, 59.9%, 63% and 61.5%) dominated other operations like planting, harvesting, processing, storage and marketing respectively. Therefore, all genders are involved in ABB production in the area. Efforts should be made to target different genders in ABB production. This can be done through the dissemination of improved technologies in the various production operations. This will ensure that roles are not neglected, thereby enhancing the production of African black beans.
{"title":"Gender Roles of Farmers in the Production of African Black Beans (Vigna unguiculata) In Anambra and Enugu States Nigeria","authors":"Violet Amarachukwu Ohagwu, Esther. N Chukwu, Onyeka Onwubalili, C. E. Nwobodo, R. Ozioko, O. I. Nnadi","doi":"10.4314/jae.v28i1.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/jae.v28i1.5","url":null,"abstract":"The study assessed gender roles in the production of African black beans (akidi) in Southeast Nigeria. Specifically, it addressed the socio-economic characteristics of the farmers, agronomic practices, gender roles, constraints, and strategies for improving the production of African black beans (ABB). A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 192 ABB farmers for the study. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview schedule. Data were analysed using percentage and mean statistics. Results revealed that the average age of female and male respondents was about 44 and 41 years, respectively. Men, women and youths played complementary roles in various operations in ABB production. Men (37.5%, 32.8%, 32.8% and 13.5%) and youths (32.8%, 33.9%, 34.9% and 10.9%) dominated heavy labour operations like land clearing, ploughing, harrowing and fertilizer application, respectively, while women (60.4%, 53.1%, 59.9%, 63% and 61.5%) dominated other operations like planting, harvesting, processing, storage and marketing respectively. Therefore, all genders are involved in ABB production in the area. Efforts should be made to target different genders in ABB production. This can be done through the dissemination of improved technologies in the various production operations. This will ensure that roles are not neglected, thereby enhancing the production of African black beans.","PeriodicalId":43669,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140510825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
O. Bamigboye, Oladimeji Bolaji Adeniji, S. B. Fakayode, S. Ogunjimi
The study identified the training needs of agro-dealers in South-west, Nigeria. A proportionate sampling procedure was used to select 122 agro-dealers for the study. A survey questionnaire and focus group discussion were used to collect data. The data were analysed using percentages, ranked discrepancy scores (RDS) and the Wilcoxon signed rank test. The Wilcoxon signed rank test at a 5% level of significance indicated the need for training in good agronomic practices (z= -7.679), planning of demonstration plots (z= -4.434), evaluation of trials (z= -3.818), financial management (z= -3.765), and business planning (z= -2.412). However, the need for training in recording and reporting (z= -0.395), and input ordering and distribution (z= -0.440) were not significant. Agro-dealers need training to develop their knowledge and technical capacity on the agro-inputs they sell, in order to provide up-to-date and authentic information about these products. Therefore, it is crucial to organize more training workshops for agro-dealers on the identified areas of training to improve their knowledge and skills for the services they provide.
{"title":"Training Needs of Agro-Dealers in Southwest, Nigeria","authors":"O. Bamigboye, Oladimeji Bolaji Adeniji, S. B. Fakayode, S. Ogunjimi","doi":"10.4314/jae.v28i1.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/jae.v28i1.8","url":null,"abstract":"The study identified the training needs of agro-dealers in South-west, Nigeria. A proportionate sampling procedure was used to select 122 agro-dealers for the study. A survey questionnaire and focus group discussion were used to collect data. The data were analysed using percentages, ranked discrepancy scores (RDS) and the Wilcoxon signed rank test. The Wilcoxon signed rank test at a 5% level of significance indicated the need for training in good agronomic practices (z= -7.679), planning of demonstration plots (z= -4.434), evaluation of trials (z= -3.818), financial management (z= -3.765), and business planning (z= -2.412). However, the need for training in recording and reporting (z= -0.395), and input ordering and distribution (z= -0.440) were not significant. Agro-dealers need training to develop their knowledge and technical capacity on the agro-inputs they sell, in order to provide up-to-date and authentic information about these products. Therefore, it is crucial to organize more training workshops for agro-dealers on the identified areas of training to improve their knowledge and skills for the services they provide.","PeriodicalId":43669,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140511549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. K. Tham-Agyekum, B. O. Awuku, F. Ankuyi, Patrick Appiah, Collins Osei, J. Bakang, E. Okorley
This research examined the drivers of accessibility and use of information communication technologies (ICTs) by cocoa farmers. A sample size of four hundred (400) cocoa farmers was selected using a multi-stage random sampling procedure. Data were analysed using percentage, means, standard deviation, Kendall’s coefficient of concordance and multiple linear regression model. The study revealed that mobile phones, radio and television are the most available (=4.99, 4.95 and 4.85 respectively), accessible (=4.97, 4.83 and 4.40 respectively) and utilised (=4.97, 4.81 and 4.30 respectively) ICT tools by cocoa farmers. There is a relatively high level of availability of ICT (=3.57), a moderate level of accessibility (=2.90) and low use (=2.19) of ICT tools. Cocoa farmers mainly used ICT tools to acquire information on their cocoa farm activities (=4.82). Gender, age, education and farmer-based organisation participation affected farmers' accessibility of ICT tools. Age, education and farm experience significantly affected farmers’ use of ICT tools. The greatest challenge faced by cocoa farmers in accessing and using ICT tools is a lack of skills in operating the tools ( rank=2.24). Training on ICT use should be intensified by all relevant stakeholders to enable cocoa farmers to increase their use of ICT tools.
{"title":"Dimensions of Accessibility and Use of Information Communication Technology Among Cocoa Farmers in Atwima Mponua District, Ghana","authors":"E. K. Tham-Agyekum, B. O. Awuku, F. Ankuyi, Patrick Appiah, Collins Osei, J. Bakang, E. Okorley","doi":"10.4314/jae.v28i1.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/jae.v28i1.1","url":null,"abstract":"This research examined the drivers of accessibility and use of information communication technologies (ICTs) by cocoa farmers. A sample size of four hundred (400) cocoa farmers was selected using a multi-stage random sampling procedure. Data were analysed using percentage, means, standard deviation, Kendall’s coefficient of concordance and multiple linear regression model. The study revealed that mobile phones, radio and television are the most available (=4.99, 4.95 and 4.85 respectively), accessible (=4.97, 4.83 and 4.40 respectively) and utilised (=4.97, 4.81 and 4.30 respectively) ICT tools by cocoa farmers. There is a relatively high level of availability of ICT (=3.57), a moderate level of accessibility (=2.90) and low use (=2.19) of ICT tools. Cocoa farmers mainly used ICT tools to acquire information on their cocoa farm activities (=4.82). Gender, age, education and farmer-based organisation participation affected farmers' accessibility of ICT tools. Age, education and farm experience significantly affected farmers’ use of ICT tools. The greatest challenge faced by cocoa farmers in accessing and using ICT tools is a lack of skills in operating the tools ( rank=2.24). Training on ICT use should be intensified by all relevant stakeholders to enable cocoa farmers to increase their use of ICT tools. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":43669,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140510921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oyedeji T. Yekinni, R. T. Adeniyi, Oluwatosin. O Ibikunle
The study assessed the utilisation of Information Communication Technologies among rural dwellers of Southwestern Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 240 respondents using an interview schedule. Data collected on socioeconomic characteristics, use, purpose, benefits, constraints, disposition to ICT utilisation, and the difference between the use of ICT among males and females were analysed with percentages, mean, Chi-square, and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation at α 0.05. The results showed that most of the respondents were members of a social group (82.9%) who mostly used mobile phones (WMS=1.64); for networking among males (98.5%) and female (100.0%). Respondents’ most derived benefit from ICT use was network facilitation (WMS=0.87); with females (M=13.06±3.90) benefiting than males (M=12.73±3.97). However, the most realised constraint to ICTs use was inadequate funds (WMS=0.60) affecting females (M=9.46±3.90) more than males (M=8.27±4.05); with males (M=85.75±10.80) being favourably disposed to ICTs use than females
{"title":"Utilisation of Information Communication Technologies among Male and Female Rural Dwellers of Southwestern Nigeria","authors":"Oyedeji T. Yekinni, R. T. Adeniyi, Oluwatosin. O Ibikunle","doi":"10.4314/jae.v28i1.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/jae.v28i1.10","url":null,"abstract":"The study assessed the utilisation of Information Communication Technologies among rural dwellers of Southwestern Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 240 respondents using an interview schedule. Data collected on socioeconomic characteristics, use, purpose, benefits, constraints, disposition to ICT utilisation, and the difference between the use of ICT among males and females were analysed with percentages, mean, Chi-square, and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation at α 0.05. The results showed that most of the respondents were members of a social group (82.9%) who mostly used mobile phones (WMS=1.64); for networking among males (98.5%) and female (100.0%). Respondents’ most derived benefit from ICT use was network facilitation (WMS=0.87); with females (M=13.06±3.90) benefiting than males (M=12.73±3.97). However, the most realised constraint to ICTs use was inadequate funds (WMS=0.60) affecting females (M=9.46±3.90) more than males (M=8.27±4.05); with males (M=85.75±10.80) being favourably disposed to ICTs use than females","PeriodicalId":43669,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140510712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anthony Okorie Ani, Eugenia Nneka Onuoha, P. Umunakwe, R. Nwakwasi, Ogbonnaya Okoro Aja
The study examined the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of small ruminant diseases in Imo State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 120 small ruminant farmers for the study. A structured interview schedule was used to collect data. Data were analysed using mean and percentages. Retained placenta (82%), pneumonia (82%), foot rot (82%) and helminthosis (81%) were the common diseases of small ruminants in the area. Available medicinal plants were Garcinia kola (93%), Ageratum conyzoides (92%), Costus afer (91%) and Vernonia amygdalina (80%). Many medicinal plants were used in the treatment of more than one small ruminant disease. Roots (98%), leaves (98%), juice (93%) and stems (91%) were the highly used plant parts for the preparation of the remedies. Squeezing (98%), mixing with palm oil (97%) and pounding (91%) were the highly used preparation methods for herbal remedies by the farmers. The study concluded that medicinal plant species were used for the treatment of small ruminant diseases in the study area. Therefore, the government and other relevant stakeholders should promote the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of small ruminant diseases.
{"title":"Indigenous Preparation Methods of Medicinal Plants Used for the Treatment of Small Ruminant Diseases in Imo State, Nigeria","authors":"Anthony Okorie Ani, Eugenia Nneka Onuoha, P. Umunakwe, R. Nwakwasi, Ogbonnaya Okoro Aja","doi":"10.4314/jae.v28i1.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/jae.v28i1.9","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of small ruminant diseases in Imo State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 120 small ruminant farmers for the study. A structured interview schedule was used to collect data. Data were analysed using mean and percentages. Retained placenta (82%), pneumonia (82%), foot rot (82%) and helminthosis (81%) were the common diseases of small ruminants in the area. Available medicinal plants were Garcinia kola (93%), Ageratum conyzoides (92%), Costus afer (91%) and Vernonia amygdalina (80%). Many medicinal plants were used in the treatment of more than one small ruminant disease. Roots (98%), leaves (98%), juice (93%) and stems (91%) were the highly used plant parts for the preparation of the remedies. Squeezing (98%), mixing with palm oil (97%) and pounding (91%) were the highly used preparation methods for herbal remedies by the farmers. The study concluded that medicinal plant species were used for the treatment of small ruminant diseases in the study area. Therefore, the government and other relevant stakeholders should promote the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of small ruminant diseases. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":43669,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140510789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdulaziz Thabet Dabiah, Yahya S. Alotibi, Muhammad Imran Azeem
The current study examined the information preferences of the subscribers of various agricultural content accounts on social media as well as the perceived impact of social media on crop production skills in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected from the subscribers of the agricultural content accounts of Saudi Arabia on social media using an online survey with the help of a structured questionnaire and a convenient sampling methodology. Both descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis were run to analyse the data. The majority (81%) of the respondents preferred agricultural information in the form of videos, followed by photos (75%). Moreover, a moderate to high impact was reported by the respondents on their various agricultural skills. Trust in social media had a significant negative correlation with respondents’ perceived impact on their crop production skills. The respondents’ preferences for a particular type of information had a significant positive correlation with the perceived impact of social media on their crop production skills. We conclude that subscribers’ trust in social media and their preference for agricultural information in the form of videos are the critical factors that may shape their behaviourpositively.
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